OSHA Inspection: RATH, INC.

Issued

Dec 14, 2018

Abate by

Jan 4, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,467 · Current $3,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): Walking-working surfaces were not maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects:    a. On or about 11/8/2018 at the Transfer car #1 workers were exposed to trip hazards where the expanded metal flooring was curling, creating a 1-inch lip. Additionally, the expanded metal flooring was fastened to the concrete floor by bolt heads that were protruding, creating trip hazards.     b. On or about 11/8/2018 at the Transfer car #2 workers were exposed to trip hazards where the expanded metal flooring was curling, creating a 1-inch lip. Additionally, the expanded metal flooring was fastened to the concrete floor by bolt heads that were protruding, creating trip hazards.

Issued

Dec 14, 2018

Abate by

Jan 4, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $4,900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    On or about 11/8/2018 at machinery including but not limited to the Travel Crete machine workers were exposed to injuries related to unexpected release of energies where the specific procedures were not utilized.

Issued

Dec 14, 2018

Abate by

Jan 4, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D):  On or about 10/30/2018 at machinery including but not limited to the Travel Crete machine, workers were exposed to injuries related to the unexpected release of energies where the specific procedures did not include a step to control the travel of the machine.  On or about 11/8/2018 at machinery including but not limited to the Travel Crete machine workers were exposed to injuries related to unexpected release of energies where the specific procedures were missing elements including but not limited to:  - Magnitude of energies - Specific intent of the procedures

Issued

Dec 14, 2018

Abate by

Jan 4, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,467 · Current $3,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:    On or about 11/8/2018 at machinery including but not limited to the Travel Crete machine workers were exposed to injuries related to unexpected release of energies where the specific procedures were not inspected for completeness and accuracy on an annual basis.     - Travel Crete machine was identified as deficient  where there were no steps in writing for the motor to be locked out to prevent travel during maintenance or troubleshooting activities.

Issued

Dec 14, 2018

Abate by

Jan 4, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $4,900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(3): Vertical or inclined shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform was not enclosed with stationary casing:    a. On or about 11/8/2018 at the Poly Vinyl Alcohol tanks workers walking by and working in the area of, were exposed to avulsion hazards where the 1-inch diameter, 5-inch long vertical rotating shaft with exposed bolt heads, 4-feet above the floor was unguarded.    b. On or about 11/8/2018 at the Poly Vinyl Alcohol tanks workers walking by and working in the area of, were exposed to avulsion hazards where the 1-inch diameter, 3-inch long vertical rotating shaft with exposed set screws, 4-feet above the floor was unguarded.    c. On or about 11/8/2018 at the Poly Vinyl Alcohol tanks workers walking by and working in the area of, were exposed to avulsion hazards where the 1-inch diameter, 3-inch long vertical rotating shaft with exposed set screws, 4-feet above the floor was unguarded.

Issued

Dec 14, 2018

Abate by

Jan 4, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,467 · Current $3,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprockets and chains. All sprocket wheels and chains shall be enclosed unless they are more than seven (7) feet above the floor or platform. Where the drive extends over other machine or working areas, protection against falling shall be provided. This subparagraph does not apply to manually operated sprockets.    a. On or about 11/8/2018 at the Transfer car #1 workers were exposed to amputation hazards where the 1-inch wide X 2-feet long chain, on a 5-inch sprocket was not guarded.     b. On or about 11/8/2018 at the Transfer car #2 workers were exposed to amputation hazards where the 1-inch wide X 2-feet long chain, on a 5-inch sprocket was not guarded.